These "anatomical machines" are only one of the many strange items in this Italian crypt.

This shining multicolored metro station deep under Naples is said to be the most beautiful in Europe.

These bronze horses on the gates of the Royal Palace of Naples were a gift from a Russian tsar.

This monumental fountain has moved around the city multiple times.

A sulfuric hellscape in southern Italy.

This magical-looking island is notorious for the misfortunes suffered by its owners.

The first Italian factory to produce locomotives is now a marvelous museum.

Before the more famous Royal Palace of Caserta, the king of Naples first commissioned this overlooked residence.

Well-preserved, still-functional sliding wood doors from Ancient Rome can be found in this Vesuvius-stricken house.

Pompeii's less famous neighbor is still revealing her secrets.

The oldest volcanology research center in the world.

A unique collection illustrates the history of the masked commedia dell'arte character.

This Roman amphitheatre was also the location of the first gladiator school.

Nobles would stage mock naval battles on this large lake at the Royal Palace of Caserta.